Let us begin with those who have unfortunately tested positive for the virus, and those living in the same house as them. According to the new rules, both must self-isolate for 10 full days, as opposed to 14 days. However, there are some conditions attached.
COVID-19 positive people and those living in the same house can self-isolate for only 10 days so long as they are over the age of 18 and in full possession of a valid vaccine certificate, including a booster dose. The date of the booster dose must be 14 days or more prior to the release date.
For children under 18, they must be in possession of a valid vaccine certificate, with full primary schedule of vaccination with two doses.
If the above conditions are met, and both the COVID-19 positive person and their household contacts are symptom-free for at least three days prior to the end of the 10 days, they are free to leave the house. If symtoms persist, it is recommended that they remain in self-isolation until 24 hours after symptoms go away. Those living in the same household cannot leave the house before the COVID-19 positive case is released.
These rules also apply to those who are positive, as well as their household contacts, who have been in self-isolation before today.
The isolation rules include details on the period of isolation that is required and therefore, no quarantine release letter will be issued by Public Health for COVID-19 positive people and their household contacts to be released.